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Barcelonnette weather in December (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What does the weather outlook for Barcelonnette look like in December? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Barcelonnette includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 0°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -9°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Barcelonnette in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelonnette. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Barcelonnette, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in France in December

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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